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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.12, 385.84 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.12, 385.84 and 225.12 is: 337.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.12 : 385.84 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.12/385.84 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.12x = 385.84 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.12x = 86,860.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,860.30/257.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.82

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